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Residents in the Creekside subdivision of Burgaw were terrified after a rabid bobcat attacked three neighbors this month.
A resident was captured on a viral video fighting off the angry animal. Although the April 9 life-threatening incident is rare, local health department and law officials are still urging the public to stay vigilant of wild animals and act when needed. The bobcat scare is an example of the unexpected.
Carolyn Moser, director of Pender County Health and Human Services, said it was unusual and a first for many people in the area. When it comes to rabies, it’s usually foxes and raccoons.
Rules on base
If you live in base housing on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station New River, you are allowed to have a limit of two domestic pets, though certain protocols outlined in the Domestic Animal Control order must be followed.
For example, all dogs and cats must be microchipped and registered, then re-registered annually, through the Domestic Animal Control Office (DACO).
Base residents have up to five days to register their pet once moved in on the installation, according to Michael Newson, Special Law Enforcement supervisor for base DACO. Pets must be present during registration to be observed and have their chip scanned.